A major event is planned for July 10 and 11 at JRMCC. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

Re-Open Saskatchewan

JRMCC preparing for lifting of all public health measures next month

Jun 22, 2021 | 2:09 PM

Staff at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) are preparing for July 11, when all public health orders in Saskatchewan are scheduled to be lifted.

As of June 20, youth and indoor sports measures were lifted and the number of people permitted at private indoor gatherings increased to 15. There are no longer any capacity thresholds on retail and no table capacity limits at restaurants, although physical distancing must be maintained.

On July 11, there will be no capacity limits on gathering sizes and the province-wide mask mandate will end.

“We’re pretty excited about it,” JRMCC Director of Sports and Recreation Kevin Roberts said. “It’s been a long time coming for us to be able to hold our usual events that we do host over the course of the regular year.”

The COVID-19 pandemic hit hard at JRMCC as bookings at the facility fell by 75 per cent. In a typical year, there would be 160 events; weddings, meetings, conferences, tournaments, cabarets and other social gatherings.

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On July 10 and 11, JRMCC will be hosting the Summer Sizzler Ballfest with more than $11,000 in prize money up for grabs. It will consist of a co-ed slow-pitch, co-ed beach volleyball and ball hockey tournaments. Participants must be 16 or older to play.

Registration is still open for all three tournaments. (Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre/Facebook)

“Now that the restrictions are lifted, we should get more teams to enter,” Roberts said. “We should have a pretty good turnout by the time it all comes around.”

Roberts is looking forward to hosting more fundraisers in the coming months as it is a crucial way to generate revenue at JRMCC. He noted fundraising is important when it comes to being able to offer more opportunities at the facility.

“That’s a good thing for us, and I’m very grateful that we’re opening up and getting back to normal,” Roberts said.

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